RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI TO INAUGURATE KALAM AND KAVACH 3.0 IN NEW DELHI Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach 3.0 at the Manekshaw Centre on May 14, 2026. The conference is themed “Taking JAI Forward With I2” and will serve as a major strategic platform for deliberations on India’s defence transformation, indigenous capability development, and future warfighting preparedness. The event is built around the strategic vision of Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, and Innovation (JAI), with additional emphasis on Indigenisation and International Collaboration (I2). Discussions will focus on integrated military capability development, technological advancement, and strategic partnerships aligned with national security priorities and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The conference will feature keynote addresses, strategic sessions, fireside conversations, and industry engagements covering the future of India’s defence and security ecosystem. Among the prominent participants will be General Anil Chauhan, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, HQ IDS, Defence Research & Development Organisation, the National Security Advisory Board, foreign diplomats, defence attaches, global defence companies, Indian industry leaders, MSMEs, start-ups, and strategic think tanks. Key thematic discussions will focus on future-ready warfare capabilities, including AI-enabled warfare, autonomous systems, hypersonic technologies, quantum-enabled C4ISR capabilities, emerging space and low-earth orbit threats, and Tri-service integration. The conference will also examine strategic global partnerships, co-development models, advanced defence manufacturing, and technology transfer frameworks. A major focus of Kalam & Kavach 3.0 will be accelerating self-reliance in defence manufacturing through MSME participation, iDEX-driven innovation ecosystems, defence industrial corridors, indigenous production capabilities, and scalable manufacturing initiatives supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The event will further explore how trusted international collaborations can strengthen India’s defence-industrial ecosystem and enhance its global competitiveness.

NSTL CELEBRATES NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY 2026 IN VISAKHAPATNAM Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, the premier naval research laboratory under Defence Research & Development Organisation, celebrated National Technology Day on 11 May 2026 at Visakhapatnam. National Technology Day commemorates India’s successful Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted on 11 May 1998 and honours the scientists and innovators who contributed to the nation’s technological advancement. Prof M Chandrasekhar attended the event as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Shri S L Srinivas. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Abraham Varughese highlighted this year’s theme, “Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth.” He emphasized the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and digital tools in driving inclusive and sustainable development. On the occasion, the prestigious Titanium Medal and Commendation Certificate were presented to Shri Gopal Krishna Sahu for his outstanding contribution to the project titled “Design and Evaluation of Air Droppable Container (ADC) System for Emergency Naval Logistics.” Scientists, officers, members of the NSTL Civil Employees Union, Works Committee, and staff members participated enthusiastically in the celebrations.